Chemistry as a science sounds like something that should strictly be confined to a laboratory with poisonous toxins and exploding reactions, but, as it turns out, most labs aren’t quite like that. In fact, the most important laboratory is found in every home: the kitchen. Understanding the complex processes that go on in the kitchen […]
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The Quad: Retail therapy relieves stress, but may be taxing in the long term
It’s officially finals week, which means more stress and unfortunately less money in my wallet as I attempt to shop all my worries away. Whenever the stress of studying for class, the disappointment of receiving a bad grade, or anxiety of balancing extracurriculars becomes unbearable, I never fail to crack open my laptop, browse the […]
The Quad: Pump it up at Powell with our student-generated finals week playlist
According to Business Insider, the most effective music to listen to while studying lacks lyrics, features sounds of nature or has a specific tempo. In general, music is a great way to get through repetitive and mindless tasks, like completing a problem set you already know how to do or memorizing important dates. So we […]
Hidden Histories: Remembering historical mistreatment of Japanese can illuminate current injustice
We rightfully want to learn from history’s mistakes, but navigating the uglier results of history can often be both difficult and muddled. However, interaction with history doesn’t have to be stagnant: in Hidden Histories, Daily Bruin staffer Alexandra Ferguson will reflect on various aspects of Los Angeles’ history. More than 2,500 Japanese and Japanese-Americans lived […]
The Quad: This finals week, learn the skillful science and adroit art behind pour over coffee
Making pour over coffee is nothing short of a scientific spectacle. Pour over coffee is a deceptively simple method of making freshly brewed coffee by grinding coffee, inserting it into a brewing system and then systematically pouring water over the grounds. Crafting the perfect cup involves patience and technique, but it also an understanding of […]
The Quad: Affirming and incorporating gender non-conforming voices at UCLA
Gender-neutral bathrooms and flyers promoting LGBTQ-oriented events may be rather commonplace at UCLA, but there’s still progress to be made with regard to cultivating a campus of inclusivity for gender non-conforming individuals. It’s clear that UCLA recognizes the urgency and importance of addressing the needs of gender non-conforming faculty and students. However, the shifting dynamics […]
The Quad: What is the key to success? For some, it’s the embrace of failure.
Failure is a word that is as vague as it is terrifying. According to an article in Psychology Today, the fear of failure is defined as “the emotional, cognitive and behavioral reaction to the negative consequences you anticipate for failing to achieve a goal.” The article also lists several reasons for why we fear failure. […]